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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.26, 419.70 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.26, 419.70 and 193.54 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.26 : 419.70 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.26/419.70 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.26x = 419.70 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.26x = 81,228.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,228.74/304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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